Spain’s grand example for Europe
Europe has never seen anything quite like it. For the past six years, prosecutors and judges in Spain have been on a roll against corruption, backed by rising demands for accountability in government. On June 1, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy was ouste…
What Beijing’s surge in the South China Sea means
Five years after Beijing began reshaping the South China Sea to suit its interests in the teeth of international opposition, China has all but taken control of the vital waterway. China’s success in asserting an unbreakable strategic grip on the South…
Nigerian Rapper Goes Viral With His Take On ‘This Is America’
Called “This Is Nigeria,” the music video by rapper Falz sheds light on the country’s most pressing issues, from unemployed youth to unreliable electricity. Here’s a handy guide to his references.
In Boston, pushback on controversial ICE tactic separating families
When the notice arrived in the mail, Juliana Junqueira was wary. A year after they applied, she and her husband, Eduardo, had an appointment with an immigration officer. Ms. Junqueira called her attorney in New York.
Spain’s Prime Minister Loses Confidence Vote, Ushering In Socialists
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy was voted out of office by an absolute majority of Spain’s parliament after a former treasurer of his party was found guilty in a bribery and money-laundering scandal.
Negotiations Continue For Expected U.S.-North Korea Summit
David Greene talks to Alexander Vershbow, who served in the George W. Bush and Barack Obama administrations, to help make sense of the swirl of negotiations between U.S. and North Korean officials.
What Summit? On North Korean TV, The News Is All About Rice-Planting Season
“There’s a big risk for the North Koreans in telegraphing too much to their own people ahead of time,” says Martyn Williams, who monitors North Korean TV. “So what they do,” he says, “is wait.”
Morning News Brief
As the U.S. and North Korea try to make a way toward a June 12 summit, the two rival Koreas again met at their shared border. And, a top North Korean official leads a delegation to Washington Friday.
Canada Retaliates After The U.S. Hits It With Tariffs On Steel
Canada is complaining loudly about President Trump’s decision to slap its steel exports to the U.S. with a 25 percent tariff. David Greene talks to Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne.
Italy’s Role In The EU Questioned After New Government Is Formed
Italy’s president has consented to allow two populist parties to form a governing coalition. But the arrangement has left some watchers worried about the potential consequences for Europe.
U.S.-North Korean Officials Proceed On A Path To Make Summit Happen
A senior North Korean official is expected in Washington, D.C., Friday, carrying a letter from leader Kim Jong Un to President Trump. It’s part of the talks over whether Kim and Trump will meet.
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